Biology

    Bachelor of Biology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Bachelor of Biology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    The Biology is a Bachelor degree offered by The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 28, 2026.

    About Bachelor of Biology

    Program Overview

    The Bachelor's degree in Biology provides students with a broad-based undergraduate education in biology that will prepare them for graduate study or careers in the field. Topics cover plant, animal, and human life, including molecular biology, cell biology, and human evolution. The program requires a minor and offers a concentration.  

    Concentration:

    • Biological Science
    • Minor Required

    Disciplines

    College of Sciences

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Biology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Entry Requirements

    You have decided to experience your college education in another country and UTRGV is ready to support you on this journey. We'll help make the process here as seamless as possible by guiding you through the application process and helping with academic advisement in your chosen major.

    An applicant is considered an international student if the applicant meets the following conditions:

    • Not a citizen, permanent resident, or have an application on file to become a permanent resident of the United States, and
    • Will be attending UTRGV on a visa. Most international students attending UTRGV are on an F-1 student visa or a J-1 visa.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 61

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Biology

    Possible Career Options

    Upon graduation, you will be ready to conduct cutting edge research in a laboratory setting. The program also prepares students who wish to pursue a pre-professional degree.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply

    • Fill out the UTRGV international application online at applytexas.org.
    • Pay a $50 non-refundable application fee through ApplyTexas.
    • Submit official scores from one of the following English Proficiency Exams unless you qualify for an exemption:
      • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
      • IELTS; or
      • Duolingo English Test
    • If you attended a foreign high school or college, you must send your transcript to get evaluated by SPANTRAN, Foreign Credentials Service of America (FCSA), or World Education Services (WES). SPANTRAN, FCSA, or WES are the only companies accepted by UTRGV for foreign evaluations.
    • For First-Year Students: Admissions Essay A or B through ApplyTexas. 
    • For First-Year Students and Transfer students with less than 24 college hours noted on their foreign evaluation: For the 2023-2024 application cycle, UTRGV remains test-optional. If you have taken the ACT or SAT exams and wish to send us your official scores, contact the testing agency. The UTRGV school code for ACT is 6991, and for SAT 6568.
    Bachelor of Biology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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